The Globe-Trotter Orient Collection takes approximately four to six weeks to complete. ORIENT Urushi Lacquer & Burgundy The Orient is truly exquisite. It is the only collection of luggage to feature an urushi lacquered finish. Urushi, the rust coloured sap drawn from the urushi tree native to Japan, has been used in traditional Japanese arts as far back as 4000bc and bestows the Orient with an incomparable beauty and aesthetic. To create the Orientʼs remarkable exterior, each suitcase is hand-crafted by a single, master Japanese artisan working from his studio in Tokyo. Here he hand lacquers the Vulcan Fibre with several layers of urushi, before applying a final coating of clear gloss to accentuate the extraordinary natural beauty of this material. Since the appearance of the urushi will vary according to the conditions in which it dries, each Orient suitcase carries its own unique patina and features the finest champagne coloured silk lining. When the designers at Globe-Trotter set out to create a distinct series to serve as the pinnacle of its suitcase collection, they looked to the interior finish of the famous Orient Express passenger train. That same finish is replicated on the company’s Orient line by a single craftsman in Japan who applies 10 coats of an Urushi varnish to each suitcase. "What that finish gives us—you get a unique patina to the case," says Gary Bott, Globe-Trotter’s brand director. Made from Vulcanized Fibreboard, each Globe-Trotter piece also includes leather trimming and silk lining. Those materials are a part of the company’s DNA, says Bott, who also explains that each suitcase in the seven-piece collection is still made by hand using original, Victorian-era machinery. In fact, the largest Globe-Trotter suitcase is now only 33 inches because the machinery used to make the company’s larger pieces, such as wardrobe cases, was melted down for ammunition during World War II. "We could invest in newer machinery, but we’d have lost part of the feeling of what really goes into a Globe-trotter suitcase," Bott says. "It’s not a very practical decision, but we’re incredibly protective of the heritage of the brand." Globe-Trotter LTD Globe-Trotter Orient 33" Suitcase with Wheels. 83x47x26cm 6.0kg Free shipping to U.S.A. and Canada only. Ships straight from the NY Globe-Trotter warehouse. Please e-mail CustomerService@BlueOnionMarketplace.com for shipping fees to all other countries. Founded in 1897, Globe-Trotter LTD creates luxury luggage that is both strong and lightweight. The cases have an ash wood frame and is covered with a patented durable material lighter than aluminum called Vulcan Fibre and is finished with cloth linings and a leather trim. Each case is hand crafted by a team of skilled craftsmen at the company’s Hertfordshire factory. Care instructions: The case is waterproof but not watertight - do not immerse in water or leave out in the rain for long periods. Do not store your case in places of extreme humidity, acidity or extreme heat.Do not pack case too full and attempt to force shut. Over time the case will weather attractively but avoid hard rubbing, chemical cleaners or waterproofing sprays which may cause colour loss or colour adhesion. Wipe Clean with a soft cloth.